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Oncheon Park

Pohang, North Gyeongsang, South Korea, South Korea
Oncheon Park

Illustration photo — not a verified picture of this exact spot.

Location
Pohang, North Gyeongsang, South Korea, South Korea
Water type
sodium chloride
Temperature
40 °C
pH
7.3

Water profile

Thermicity
Sedative
40 °C
LowHigh

Relaxing — deep, immediate muscle release.

Mineralisation
Restorative
LowHigh

Loaded with major ions — the essential minerals (Ca, Mg).

Buoyancy
Effortless float
LowHigh

Dense, salty water — you float without effort.

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Oncheon Park is a public hot spring bathing facility in South Korea, set within a landscaped park environment where visitors can enjoy natural geothermal waters in a relaxed, accessible setting. Korean oncheon culture has centuries of tradition in which communal bathing in hot spring waters is prized for relaxation, comfort of the skin, and social connection. Oncheon Park makes this tradition available to a broad public, offering naturally heated mineral pools amid greenery for families and wellness seekers in an urban or peri-urban context.

Insider tip — Oncheon Park in Pohang sits above a sodium-chloride aquifer that has served the East Sea coastal community for centuries. The briny waters are known for their warming and circulation-boosting properties, popular with the local steel-industry workforce. Visit in late spring when cherry blossoms line the park approach roads for a particularly photogenic experience.
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Nearby

Pohang Bukbu Hot Spring Spa
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Deokgu Hot Springs
Deokgu, Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea
Yeongil Bay Hot Springs (Pohang)
Gyeongsangbuk-do
Dogo Onsen Gyeongju
Gyeongju, North Gyeongsang, South Korea
Andong Hahoe Village Onsen
Andong, North Gyeongsang, South Korea
Uljin Hot Spring Gyeongbuk
Uljin, Gyeongsangbuk-do

Frequently asked questions

How hot is the water?
The water runs quite hot here, around 40 °C — a sedative water that brings immediate muscle release.
What type of water is found here?
This spot features sodium chloride water.
What is the best season to visit?
The most favourable period for this spot is: Toute l'année (idéal automne-hiver).